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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony a1

Portability
52 Imaging
93 Features
86 Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61 Imaging
81 Features
93 Overall
85

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony a1 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Released May 2019
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Announced January 2021
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony a1 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony a1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and a1 (50MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and a1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was brought out 20 months prior to the a1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 scores versus the a1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Sony a1

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100 a1 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1440kCrisper screen (+920k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Fujifilm GFX 100

		

		

			
 a1 Fujifilm GFX 100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021May 2019Newer by 20 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony a1

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100 a1 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm GFX 100 has physical measurements of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony a1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 compared to the a1.
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony a1 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and a1 is 52 and 61 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and a1.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will deliver greater detail having its extra 52MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Portrait photography with Sony a1
95
 has manual focus
 MP count fantastic (102MP)
 large sensor size (Medium format)
 features face detection focus
 exports RAW files
88
 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync speed (1/400 seconds)
 resolution is high (50 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 includes face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100 Street photography features
Sony a1 Street photography features
72
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Medium format)
 exports RAW files
 features focus via touch
 weather proof
 heavier than competition (1,320 grams)
79
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 includes focus by touch
 weather proof
 very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100 Sports photography details
Sony a1 Sports photography details
90
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count fantastic (102 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Medium format)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 better than average battery power (800 per charge)
 supports phase detect auto focus
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
90
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 max fps high (30.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is high (50 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proof
 good battery pack (530 per charge)
 has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Travel photography with Sony a1
67
 better than average battery power (800 per charge)
 weather proof
 connects via bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 MP count fantastic (102 megapixels)
 heavier than competition (1,320g)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
73
 good battery pack (530 CIPA)
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 includes focus by touch
 resolution is high (50MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100 Landscape photography info
Sony a1 Landscape photography info
92
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 screen size is good (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count fantastic (102MP)
 large sensor size (Medium format)
 exports RAW files
 weather proof
 better than average battery power (800 per charge)
 has double storage slots
88
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is high (50 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 supports RAW files
 weather proof
 good battery pack (530 shots)
 has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100 Vlogging features
Sony a1 Vlogging features
33
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external mic port
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 heavier than competition (1,320g)
36
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect focusing
 great video quality (7680 x 4320 pixels)
 has microphone port
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony a1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony a1
 Fujifilm GFX 100Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 100 Sony Alpha a1
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2019-05-23 2021-01-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Medium format Full frame
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 1,452.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixels 50 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 11648 x 8736 8640 x 5760
Maximum native ISO 12800 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm G Sony E
Total lenses 12 133
Crop factor 0.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 9,437k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.9x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/125 secs 1/400 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 1320g (2.91 lb) 737g (1.62 lb)
Dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 800 shots 530 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 2 2
Retail pricing $10,000 $6,498